Coming out is a process that is different for everyone. In the end, you’re the one who makes the decision about who you come out to and how. But these all-purpose tips can help you through the process. Consider the “who” and “why” before deciding…

by Bonnie Glassco | photo by H.N. James TYPICALLY, THE PURPOSE OF RESCUING DOGS IS TO SAVE THE LIFE OF THE DOG. SOMETIMES DURING THE PROCESS, HUMANS ARE SAVED. Justin Way is one of those human lives and his five-year-old pit-bull Reese is his savior. Before we can meet…

While navigating the challenges of transitioning during her senior year at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), Morgan Hunlen helped create a safe place for future students to land. A trained pilot and transwoman, Hunlen graduated from MTSU with honors in spring 2016. But before she…

by Michelle Willard | photos courtesy of Rachel Bell Davidson County Judge Rachel Bell learned early to be courageous in her life. At 13 years old, she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. She had to learn to cope with and manage her disease to reach…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — More than 20,000 converged on Public Square Park in downtown Nashville over the weekend to celebrate Nashville Pride 2017. Nashville Pride offers music, drag shows and an equality march, but most importantly, it offers a place for LGBT+ Tennesseans to be themselves….

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Focus Middle Tennessee launched with a coming out party at The Lipstick Lounge in Nashville for its “Coming Out” issue on Friday, June 23. “Everyone was excited about the magazine that we spoke with that night. We have received nothing but positive feedback…

story and photo by Selena Haynes Celebrate, Reflect, Conversate with Jack Mackenroth, Others Jack Mackenroth, most widely known for his participation as a fashion designer on Season 4 of Project Runway where he disclosed his positive HIV status, was among the guest speakers for Nashville…

Have you ever wanted to know how to make biscuits from scratch? What can you substitute in place of an ingredient you don’t have in your pantry? What will happen if you leave an ingredient out of a recipe? What about the perfect grilled burger…

Story by Rebekah Dawson Many folks know the struggle of keeping pieces of themselves hidden. The myth of the one-and-done coming out is prevalent throughout much of the media but seldom plays out in reality. This was one of the many issues discussed at the…